Description
Indulge in the flavors of One-Skillet Creamy Smoky BBQ Chicken & Sausage Pasta—a comforting delight that brings your family together around the dinner table. Picture tender chicken and savory smoked sausage mingling with rotini pasta, all enveloped in a creamy, smoky BBQ sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. This easy-to-make dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a time-saver, as it comes together effortlessly in just one skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked sausage (turkey or chicken)
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup smoky BBQ sauce
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add sliced smoked sausage to the skillet and brown for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cooked chicken, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix well for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
- Reduce heat; stir in heavy cream and BBQ sauce, allowing flavors to meld for 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top, stirring gently until melted and combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg